Elliot and Clive get together to rewatch the second half of the wild draw at West Ham. There's plenty of rewinding and analyzing key moments in this one, with special attention paid to Partey and Odegaard, as well as an interesting cameo from Pepe.
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Left this rewatch late to space out my lack of Arsenal: just want to say 3 things
1. obv theres a need to not let these run for eternity; but @Elliot should feel free to pause games more often when you want to discuss something a bigger thing (like why we could/couldnt play like this at 0-0. ATM, I think you manage to get the question out, but something always happens in-game by then, which leaves it hanging.
2. Like the 'test the hypothesis' format. Mine was that Auba didnt play as badly as we made it out (commentators play a role as well because they were pretty much hammering him). I actually like his build up play fine--all I would like is for him to be a bit more energetic in his pressing/ overall demeanour but hey its an unprecedented year.
3. To Elliot--big ups to you for tempering your Auba & Arteta takes. I think it was quite a revealing moment in today's pod: when you said you and Tim were most anti-emery (because you wanted Arteta); helpful reminder that were all arguing from a shared universe--and that sometimes you guys don't have time to rewatch games or MOTD, and yet you have to come on and engage us listeners game after game. Its worth reiterating: we are all lucky to have all you guys!!
2021-03-30 18:43:29 +0000 UTC
Really great work and very smart, thanks to both of you!
2021-03-25 07:03:22 +0000 UTC
Too kind
2021-03-25 00:43:37 +0000 UTC
Sorry! that’s aggravating
2021-03-25 00:43:21 +0000 UTC
He definitely Has the strength to hold the ball up. When he’s playing and Leno kicks long he always aims for Pepe
2021-03-25 00:41:45 +0000 UTC
Rewatch the first half, cowards!
2021-03-24 23:23:49 +0000 UTC
Spot on, since the news today that he will stay at Colney.
2021-03-24 16:56:21 +0000 UTC
What an excellent watch! Great half, great commentary.
Just a heads up that neither PC nor mobile web browsers saved my position in the video for very long.
2021-03-24 12:02:27 +0000 UTC
Really top quality content you provide us with! You are right up there with Arseblog as a fan media in my opinion! Keep it up boys! :)
2021-03-24 10:38:51 +0000 UTC
iPad worked for once! Keep up the good work guys
2021-03-24 07:16:17 +0000 UTC
Cheers 🍻 and welcome
2021-03-24 03:42:07 +0000 UTC
I've been listening to AV for ages but just signed on to the Patreon podcast. Even better than I hoped for. Love you guys.
2021-03-24 03:38:54 +0000 UTC
Great job as always guys.
2021-03-24 01:57:33 +0000 UTC
You guys see saka wince at 11:30 into the vid, feel like he is carrying a knock
2021-03-23 23:57:15 +0000 UTC
Great analysis as always guys, cheers. Odegaard was brilliant, and I think he can get even better. I agree with Clive that he will be loaned again next year, I cannot see the club finding >50m unless we manage to clinch a CL spot.
On Pepe.. yes, is there any reason he couldn't be a CF? I think he has this unique combination of Auba's shooting and Saka's skills that are a nightmare for defenders in the box, yet he is often wasted on the touchline. Arsenal has a golden history of converting wingers into centre forwards and if Laca leaves I wouldn't mind him taking up that position one bit.
2021-03-23 21:37:18 +0000 UTC
I love these videos man!
2021-03-23 21:19:14 +0000 UTC
Really enjoyed that, thanks guys!!
Sometimes feel Pepe should work on his balance at times? For a big man, he gets muscled out of duels in a bit clumsy way, due to his balance? You can also see it at his two chances in this game, quickly loses his balance. Could that be improved?
Agree he could be a CF. Reminds me so much of Van Persie. Great curling shot, sees a through ball, great in agility small spaces, can beat a man. Quick but not super fast.
Future looks bright. Wonderful times.
2021-03-23 21:13:33 +0000 UTC
Nowadays if possible I watch the match live then look at the stats after the game then watch it again. Sometimes the eyes lie lol
2021-03-23 21:03:52 +0000 UTC
Changed my mind on partey's performance and Odegaard was sensational
2021-03-23 18:27:50 +0000 UTC
I enjoyed these reviews. Funny enough I say the same things, just you guys are much better with your delivery. ;)